HIGH SCHOOL
A 2007 graduate of Oak Ridge HS in El Dorado Hills, Calif...led the Trojans to the Sierra Valley League title in 2007...hit .351 with a team-leading three home runs...two of those home runs came in the same game, a grand slam and a three-run homer...had SVL-leading 26 RBI...was a first-team all-SVL selection, and an honorable mention all-Sac-Joaquin Section honoree...hit .293 with 18 RBI in 2006...also led Oak Ridge to the SVL crown...prepped with Hornet teammate Ivan Otsuka.

PERSONAL
Born Nov. 11, 1988...parents are Brad Hottman and Kendra Nicholas...related to former big league outfielder Ken Hottman...raced go-karts competitively from age four to age 17...named Sportsman Driver of the Year in 2003 and Most Improved Shifter Driver in 2004 at Prairie City SVRA Raceway..major is undeclared...would like to become a Sacramento firefighter after college.